Subject

English Grammar

English grammar is the structure of expressions in the English language. This includes the structure of words, phrases, clauses and sentences. There are certain differences in grammar between the standard forms of British English, American English and Australian English, although these are inconspicuous compared with the lexical and pronunciation differences.

Quizzes in English Grammar

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning would a teacher expect for Set off?

to finish a meal
to start a journey
to turn a page

Correct answer(s):

to start a journey

Idioms & Phrases

In Grade 6 English, what does In common mean?

kept secret
very rare
shared by two or more people or things

Correct answer(s):

shared by two or more people or things

Idioms & Phrases

A Grade 6 student reads Look up to. What does it mean?

to look down on
to admire or respect
to forget

Correct answer(s):

to admire or respect

Idioms & Phrases

Select the meaning of In detail.

very briefly
with full information
with no facts

Correct answer(s):

with full information

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the best meaning of Make room for?

to create space for someone or something
to close a room
to make noise

Correct answer(s):

to create space for someone or something

Idioms & Phrases

Which simple meaning fits In general?

usually or as a whole
only once
in secret

Correct answer(s):

usually or as a whole

Idioms & Phrases

How should we understand Make sure?

to guess quickly
to break apart
to check or confirm

Correct answer(s):

to check or confirm

Idioms & Phrases

What idea does In person express?

by phone only
in a dream
by being physically present

Correct answer(s):

by being physically present

Idioms & Phrases

What does someone mean by saying More and more?

less and less
an increasing amount or number
once only

Correct answer(s):

an increasing amount or number

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer correctly explains In public?

alone at home
where other people can see or hear
in a hidden box

Correct answer(s):

where other people can see or hear

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer shows the correct meaning of No wonder?

it is not surprising
it is impossible
it is secret

Correct answer(s):

it is not surprising

Idioms & Phrases

What does the expression In secret usually mean?

without others knowing
in front of everyone
very loudly

Correct answer(s):

without others knowing

Idioms & Phrases

What is the best meaning for Not at all?

very much
without delay
used to say no or to reply politely

Correct answer(s):

used to say no or to reply politely

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning would a teacher expect for It depends?

the answer is always yes
the answer is never known
the answer changes with the situation

Correct answer(s):

the answer changes with the situation

Idioms & Phrases

Which option is closest in meaning to Now or never?

tomorrow is better
this is the only chance
never try

Correct answer(s):

this is the only chance

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the option that explains Keep away from.

to stand near
to stay away from something or someone
to invite closer

Correct answer(s):

to stay away from something or someone

Idioms & Phrases

When you see On foot in a sentence, what does it mean?

by walking
by bus
by boat

Correct answer(s):

by walking

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the best meaning of Get together?

to separate quickly
to meet or gather
to hide alone

Correct answer(s):

to meet or gather

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer best describes Keep in mind?

to remember or consider
to forget completely
to shout loudly

Correct answer(s):

to remember or consider

Idioms & Phrases

How should we understand Give away?

to give something for free or reveal a secret
to keep hidden
to buy again

Correct answer(s):

to give something for free or reveal a secret